QuoteI can't listen to Brian Kerr anymore, whatever about the vailidity of what he says (and I will admit a lot of it is spot on) the little jibes, pokes, and passive aggressive remarks just make him look bitter and petty
Have to say I find Brady far more frustrating.Originally Posted by JGKyne
I can't listen to Brian Kerr anymore, whatever about the vailidity of what he says (and I will admit a lot of it is spot on) the little jibes, pokes, and passive aggressive remarks just make him look bitter and petty
Dunphy's career as a successful journalist/pundit is an example of how bankrupt we are in this country intellectually. Here is a man who holds the record in an Irish court for being sued for libel (Pronsias de Rossa in the 90s). Here is a man who constantly criticizes the national team, no matter who is in charge.
Remember the Cameroon colours during WC 2002?
He should have been sacked a long time ago. One trick pony. He's an average journalist at best, who has managed to **** off most of his high profile clients (U2 book, Roy Keane book).
What was that about the Cameroon colours?
iirc, he wore the Cameroon colours while on the panel for the match on RTE
He only does all that he does because he gets the big bucks for doing so - and RTE only hire him because they know it gets more people to tune in. Admit it now: how many of us kept the TV on, just to see what the reaction of the panel was on Friday night. Go on, be honest now *puts hand up* I did.
Didn't he show up in studio wearing a tie featuring the Cameroon colours before the game? Which game was it he was sent home by RTÉ after turning up to the studio drunk?
his shirt, tie and jacket were in the cameroon colours.
went on to say that day that the Irish players were running out of steam late in the game and that proved that the preparation under Mick was poor and Roy was right. tell that to the post that robbie rattled with about 10 to go and the gk hands that steven reid stung with a super free kick a couple of mins from the end. We actually finished very strong that day and the others on the panel rightly put dunphy back in his box over that comment. he had one of his agendas that day
I can't remember which game he was covering but he was clearly ****ed out of his head. At one stage he had his head bowed down staring at the desk. And this was an early morning game. RTE cut for an ad break came back and cue empty seat.
It was Russia-France I think.
The guy is pure poison, simple is that. And he's making a shedload of money from it.
#NeverStopNotGivingUp
Dunphy is best represented by his Scrap Saturday figure, hovering at JG's side, licking his boots and opening his arms to anyone with (perceived or real) higher status than him. The great joke by Dermot Morgan was that Mama Dunphy had had a fling with Bono writing the book and his husband Gilesy passed out - they knew it was Bono's baby by the horrible wailing. I will always remember that the SS Dunphy said it made him feel special, not like a knacker from Drumcondra, it made him feel middle class. And that's the nub. He had a chance to go up against the Late Late and I was sitting watching when he committed suicide live on air when he tried to be ultra cool and started boasting about doing cocaine. Regardless of ratings, he was gone then. He can be an intelligent person but plays to the audience and is a symptom of the Anglo-Irish meeja that rule the countries and who still take their lead (like our civil service) from the motherland. Sadly too many are still swayed by him.
if you go to the games it comes with the added bonus of not having to listen to dunphy, brady, o'cluelessly et al,
I cant remember the last time I listened to them
I listen to RTE radio for the build up, half time and post match. At least they analyse the game. On Friday it was sickening to see Bill play ringmaster, I used to find him interesting and at times funny, but I cannot say how repulsive a figure he is.
they know their audience and unfortunately what they spew out these days is exactly what the volunteer armchair fan wants to hear
jbyrne, I know it's now the accepted norm, but it was built up that "our panel' were better than "their panels" and while I appreciate local bias, I'd never fully bought into it. I prefer to watch the game and make my own mind up. It's shameful to have to put up with the sludge they issue forth and I don't believe it will end. I watched the RTE Player on Saturday morning for the tv dissection and felt angry, really angry listening to Dunphy praising Mick McCarthy. I like(d) Mick as our manager and as a player, as a person he's decent and straight. Having Dunphy drag him into it, with Bill lapping it along, it is shameful. But at home there'd be a great many hosers who'd think it brilliant and insightful.
okay, sorry, rant over. Just embarrassed by our own media. Russia scraped by a terrible Azeri side tonight and looked awful, but they were consistent and hard to beat (the Russians), in the Italian way. The commentators and supporters (and media) are just glad to have consistency and honest selection, with a coach who has his own mind and choice. Our meeja need to be front and centre and it's getting worse.
Giles' pre-match analysis has been very good. Giles is prone to a bit of folly but his actual analysis of of a game of football immediately after it happens is second to none in my opinion.
You mean, before he forgets what happened in the game?
Memories are overrated. Giles lives for the moment, man. A modern day James Dean.
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